rover49 wrote:Amazing, now we are top 4 some on here feel the urge to slate players from the previous two seasons, who quite frankly we would have not had a prayer in signing ten years ago. Remember, we came up into SL and had to recruit players who could do a basic survival job for us, these players (like Gannon etc) kept us in SL and made the platform for this season. We get a lot of posters having a go at the likes of Fitzy, but worship the likes of Stan and Mikali (neither of whom have been anywhere near as good as Fitzy this season).
Personally, I thank the likes of Gannon for coming here and helping us survive long enough for us to be able to attract better players like Newton, Dobson, Webster etc. Just remember 10 yrs ago and the dross we could only attract then.
Why on earth would you want to thank Jim Gannon?
He got a very good last Super League payday from Rovers at a time when no other club wanted him.
On the field his performances were ordinary and that is being flattering.
He and players like him are the very reason why the new rules on imports were introduced. Paying handsome money to ordinary Aussies like Gannon is thankfully now frowned upon.
Makali and Stan are quite rightly regarded as legends and that is because of years of service they have given. They have also both shown genuine affection for Hull KIngston Rovers.
They are part of the fabric of the club unlike one season mercenaries like Gannon.
I seriously think you need to examine your priorities and your judgement if you can praise Gannon and slag Stan & Makali in the same post.
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